Corporate Event Planner

OVERVIEW

The Corporate Event Planner (CEP) program provides a detailed guideline on how to design & plan an event, set budgets, successfully execute an event, review performance, and charge for services. The CEP course is known for teaching different types of events because it covers: special events, meetings, assemblies, recognition, and training.

Prepares You For...

Careers:

Corporate, Hotel & Restaurant, Tourism & Resort, and other positions related to event planning. Event planners have several opportunities in the job market such as:

Activities & events planner

Special events planner

Exhibition Coordinator

Convention planner

Field events planner

Conference planner

Event planner/ Analyst

Marketing Coordinator

Retail events representative

Program coordinator

Campaign event coordinator

Catering & Special events manager

Certification

Certified Event Planner

OBJECTIVE

What You'll Learn…

In this program you will learn how to successfully execute different types of events and understand the different responsibilities of an event planner, from designing and planning to budget management and post event review.

Execution: Apply event planning formulas to the rollout, setup and execution of any corporate event by implementing critical path methodologies, timelines, and project management best practices.

Set budgets and Service Charges: Research the market to present a proposal of options to meet the event budget restrictions set by a client/event. Students will also learn various ways to price their services and incorporate additional fees for sourcing rentals.

Review: Document events and perform a “postmortem” process to encourage “lessons learned” in every event at every location to create a valuable resource they can use to grow from and improve

DETAILS

Corporate events span all industries and are planned for a variety of occasions and celebrations. Corporations and their employees celebrate many milestones and accomplishments within the lifespan of the growth and evolution of its people, products, and successes.

This course will cover the main types of corporate events, how to plan, design, and execute a successful corporate event, and how to charge for corporate event planning services.

This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive six (6) months to complete this program.

OUTLINE

I.
Introduction & Course Standards

A.
Corporate Event Planner Services

B. The
SMART types of corporate events

C.
Successful Corporate Event Planning

D.
Project Management

II. Planning
the Event

A.
Planning the Event and Setting the
Budget

B.
Planning the Corporate Event

C. Event
Marketing

D.Staffing and vendor sourcing.

III.Managing the Event

A. Management Fundamentals

B.Scheduling Techniques Used to Enhance Event Planning

C. Event Delivery Details

IV.Quality Control

A.How to Set Quality Control Expectations.

B.Risk Management

C.Safety and Emergency Management

D.Local Laws and Regulations

V.Departure & Exit

A.Create a departure/ exit strategy

B.How to Monitor the event outcome

C.How to manage the unexpected

REQUIREMENTS

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account, Microsoft Word (for assignment submissions), and Windows Media Player, which is available as a free download.

It is recommended that you use the latest version of Internet Explorer in place of other Web browsers.

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

INSTRUCTOR

Cho Phillips is the founder and CEO of Lovegevity, Inc. and author of Professional Wedding and Event Planning, How to Start a Wedding Planning Business textbook and resource manual. She is also co-author of Preston Bailey's "Signature Wedding and Event Design" course, co-author of Dina Manzo's, It's My Party And I'll Plan If I Want To and co-author of SMART Corporate Event Planning. Through her company, Lovegevity, Cho has helped thousands of brides around the country, and is a consultant and trainer to numerous corporations servicing the bridal market. As founder of The Wedding Planning Institute and a curriculum provider to many colleges and universities, Cho provides an opportunity for subject matter experts to contribute to the standardization and education for wedding professionals.

Cho is frequently featured in the media as an expert on wedding industry trends, professional certification, and wedding planning. She has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Washington Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Las Vegas Sun, and has served as a guest on NBC, UPN, WB and many other local television and radio stations across the country. Cho also created The Wedding Planning Board Game.

FAQS

1.Can I register for
programs if I am an international student?

Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never
have to
actually travel to the school.Most
schools offer telephone or online registration.

2.How long does it
take to complete a program?

All of our programs are self-paced and open
enrollment, so
you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace.When you register, you’ll receive six (6)
months to complete the program.

3.What if I don't
have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?

The time allotted to complete your program has
been
calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't
worry too
much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you
are still
unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a
suitable
completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.

4.Do I have to buy
additional materials?

No

5.Can I get
financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do
not qualify
for federal aid.In some states,
vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified
students to take our courses.Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance
when
they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

6. What happens when I complete the program?

Upon successful completion of the program, you
will be
awarded a certificate of completion.

7.Am I guaranteed a
job?

ed2go programs will provide you with the skills
you need to
obtain an entry-level position in most cases.We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our
facilitators and
career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to
give
advice on finding your first job.Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional
reference
upon completion of the program.Potential students should always do research on the job market
in their
area before registering.

8.Who will be my
instructor?

Each student is paired with a facilitator for
one-on-one
interaction.The facilitator will be
available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to
provide
feedback on your performance.All of our
facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in
which they
teach.

9.What software or
hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the
system
requirements?

In order to take our online programs, you must
have access
to a computer and the Internet.You can
access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer.You don’t have to use the same computer to
log-in to the program every time.We
recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is
the best)
and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10.Can I use a Mac?

Yes

11.How can I get
more information about this program?

If you have questions that are not answered on our
website,
please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).If you are visiting us during non-business
hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us”
form to the
right.You may also call us at
1-877-221-5151.We will answer your
questions promptly.

12.When can I start
the program?

Our programs are all open enrollment.You can register and start the program as
soon as you are ready.

Please note:Once the
program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a
material
shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

13.Does this program
prepare for a certification?

Yes, this program will prepare to work as a
Corporate Event
Planner.

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